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Penguin
Directed by Kaspar Jancis
Country Estonia
Year 2026
Runtime 15′
Returning from Antarctica, a man brings a rare gift to his partner. The gift causes a change in their relationship that is difficult to manage. Is it the man who has changed, or is it the woman who suddenly sees him differently?
Kaspar Jancis
Kaspar Jancis, born May 8, 1975, in Tallinn, is a renowned Estonian animation director, production designer, musician, and composer. His films have been screened at major international animation festivals such as Annecy, Ottawa, Fantoche, London IAFF, and Monstra, winning numerous awards. In 2010, he received the European Cartoon d’Or for the animated film Crocodile (Eesti Joonisfilm). His films are known for their hand-drawn animation style, rich in visual detail, with minimal dialogue and absurd humor.
